Portland Food & Drink Examiners
Examiners explore topics and share their insights
Drew Gibbs has made wine a large part of his career because he loves it and because he admires his mom and dad. His parents are Laurie and Michael...
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Jones' Soda Co, the West Coast's ubiquitous and irreverent soda company, is known for fun and punchy flavors like bubblegum, vanilla...
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With Autumn growing more chilly, soup is a great way to warm up and fuel the body. However, soups are difficult for children to eat....
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Coffee is the quintessential global drink. From Ethiopia to the Arab world, Italy, Europe and the Americas, the dark, slowly brewed drink...
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It all started with an English gent posted to Colonial India who was tired of sweating away the days in woolen trousers. He preferred his...
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The most gratifying occurrence for any wine drinker is to discover a great tasting wine for less than you’d expect to pay. And...
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If you could say there is one trouble with vodka is that it's so, well, transparent, in both color and flavor. The striking Blavod Black...
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This weekend marks the end of the season for many 2009 Portland-area farmers markets. Beaverton Farmers Market: Ends 10/31, with...
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Treating yourself or someone special in your life to a day at a luxurious spa is an incredible gift. Add chocolate to that treat and,...
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Last week I held an informal Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea cocktail contest on The Intoxicologist Facebook fan page. Participants were asked to...
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